Senior Software Engineer, Performance Platform

DoorDash is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Performance Platform team within the Developer Platform organization. This role focuses on building foundational components that impact system performance across DoorDash's entire ecosystem. The team's mission is to integrate performance into DoorDash's software development lifecycle and empower developers to optimize their systems.

As a Senior Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing tools and frameworks that help measure and enhance service performance, working closely with cross-functional teams throughout the engineering organization. The role requires expertise in backend infrastructure and platform development, with a focus on scalability and efficiency.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on significant technical challenges while having a broad impact across the organization. You'll be instrumental in building and maintaining platform components that serve DoorDash's growing engineering team, while also taking on a mentorship role for junior team members.

DoorDash offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary ranging from $130,600 to $285,000 USD (depending on level and location), equity grants, and comprehensive benefits. The company maintains a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where team members can make impactful decisions and own their careers.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of backend platform experience, proficiency in OOP languages like Java, Kotlin, or Go, and a proven track record of building scalable platform components. They should demonstrate a product mindset, value design simplicity, and have a passion for automation and efficiency.